A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2676846 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2678237 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2676721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4991 time: 2019-06-05 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0742d8161465571d13fb46151a77f7e5ee252ee52a754875a5f2bb842f6ae735Block Operator
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